K frame repaired

[kittypancake]

Okay...I was in the process of KH SBP disc change over on my 72 Valiant, and decided to redo ball joints, bushings, ect. for the sake of safety. I have found what appears to be repairs to the K frame. The tab for the idler arm looks as if it was broken and welded. It seems strong enough, but I'm wondering if I should bother spending the time and money redoing this front end. Not looking to race or restore...just cruise nights, driving around, and not fuss over it.
Should I bother with ball joints, bushings, discs, and stuff, or just put it back together with the 9" drums, or something else?
All feedback is appreciated...

 

[inkjunkie]

:worthles:

 

[TrailBeast]

In most cases welds are stronger than the original metal if done well.
I would'nt have a problem with it if it looked solid.

 

[kittypancake]

Yeah...pics are good...still to inept to figure that out

 

[ssba]

The factory welds can be horrific looking on k-frames and it may not be a repair at all that
you are seeing. I have added weld to some that looked marginal before just for peace of mind.
If it isn't broke now it is likely OK though.

 

[Jim Lusk]

The factory welds can be horrific looking on k-frames and it may not be a repair at all that
you are seeing. I have added weld to some that looked marginal before just for peace of mind.
If it isn't broke now it is likely OK though.

Exactly. The worst work was what I saw on the original DC k-member I used as a pattern for mine. That thing was JUNK.